Jonathan James Papik (born January 7, 1982) is an associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Biography
Papik earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from University of Northwestern – St. Paul, graduating summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School where he graduated magna cum laude.[1] He clerked for then-Judge Neil Gorsuch of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Judge Laurence Silberman of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.[2] Papik was mentioned as a possible nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 2017 for a vacant Nebraska seat but it ultimately went to Judge L. Steven Grasz.[3]
Nebraska Supreme Court tenure
Papik's name was among those of four candidates that was submitted to the governor from a nominating commission.[4][5]
On March 21, 2018 Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Papik to the state Supreme Court. He fills the seat vacated due to the resignation of Judge Max J. Kelch. Papik was Governor Ricketts’ fourth appointment to the Nebraska Supreme Court.[1]
Personal life
Papik grew up in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He and his wife, Rachel, have three children. He is a registered Republican.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Gov. Ricketts Appoints Jonathan J. Papik to the Supreme Court" (Press release). Office of the Governor. March 21, 2018.
"From his legal education at Harvard to his time serving under federal judges, Jonathan brings broad experience to the state's highest court"
- ^ Pilger, Lori. "Ricketts' pick for Nebraska Supreme Court 'operating on higher level,' colleague says".
- ^ Lat, David. "Circuit Court Nominees In The Trump Administration: The Latest News And Rumor (Part 2)". Above the Law.
- ^ "4 finalists submitted to Ricketts for Nebraska Supreme Court". nebraska.tv. Kearney, Nebraska: Associated Press.
- ^ a b Duggan, Joe (March 21, 2018). "Governor quickly fills one vacancy on Nebraska Supreme Court with appointment of Omaha attorney". Omaha World-Herald.
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